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DC Streetcar to Kick Off Rush Hour Safety Campaign

WHAT: The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) will kick off a special rush hour safety campaign at key locations along the H Street/Benning Road corridor beginning on May 20 and continuing biweekly on Wednesdays into the summer to coincide with safety advertising. The campaign will target pedestrians, motorists and cyclists with “share the road” safety messages as DC Streetcar continues simulated service and prepares for passenger service later this year.

WHO: Representatives from DC Streetcar’s Outreach Team

WHEN: Wednesday, May 20, 2015; 7 am-9:30 am and 4 pm-6:30 pm

WHERE:

Various Locations:

3rd/H – Hotspot of pedestrian activity and location of special streetcar-only signals.

8th/H – Crowded area due to confluence of bus stops and people gathering at each corner.

BACKGROUND: In a continued effort to educate the public about streetcar safety, the DC Streetcar Outreach team will conduct on-the-ground outreach during rush hour at key locations along the system’s initial line, H Street/Benning Road on Wednesdays. The team will engage citizens in conversations and distribute DC Streetcar-related safety information and collateral. The goal is to expose people who work, live and commute through the corridor to important information and safety reminders to keep them safe as they interact with DC Streetcar.